on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
other than; excluding; without
oh, OK; oh, I see; oh, yeah?; hmm
continuously in some state (for a long time, distance); throughout; much (better, etc.); by far; far away; long ago
to shuffle (on one's bottom or knees); to crawl; to shift position (of an object)
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to remove; to take off; to drop (e.g. from a team); to remove (from a position); to leave (e.g. one's seat); to go away from
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; content; substance
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
practice; practising; experience
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
to raise an objection; to voice an opinion different from those of others
armed forces; military; troops
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
civilian in military employ
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
self-satisfied look; triumphant look; smug face; shit-eating grin
babysitting; babysitter; taking care of; assisting; assistant
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
witnessing; observing; sighting
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
along; parallel to; in accordance with
jack of all trades, master of none